Red Hook
The isolated Brooklyn waterfront village with cobblestones, key lime pie, lobster rolls and dead-on Statue of Liberty views.
Example
Louis Valentino Jr. Pier stares straight at the Statue of Liberty, which is the payoff after key lime pie and a walk down cobblestoned Van Brunt Street.
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Related terms
Getting around
NYC Ferry
The commuter ferry network linking Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan piers at near-subway fares.
Parks
Governors Island
The car-free island in the harbor, an eight-minute ferry from Manhattan, with hammocks, bikes and skyline lawns.
Parks
Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Brooklyn waterfront park under the bridges, with skyline lawns, Jane's Carousel and recreation piers.
Neighborhoods
SoHo
The cast-iron district south of Houston Street, where 19th-century lofts became art studios and then a shopping mecca.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Red Hook without a car?
NYC Ferry to Red Hook is the scenic answer, or a bus from downtown Brooklyn. The transit gap is the neighborhood's moat, plan around it.
What is the Red Hook essential list?
Key lime pie at Steve's, a lobster roll, Van Brunt Street browsing and the Valentino Pier statue view at sunset.
How do I get to Red Hook without a car?
NYC Ferry is the scenic answer, or a bus from downtown Brooklyn. The transit gap is the neighborhood's moat, so plan the trip rather than improvising it.
